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Yann LeCun shares Captain Mark Kelly's critique of Trump's stance on science funding

Yann LeCun retweeted a post by Captain Mark Kelly criticizing Donald Trump's understanding of science. The post highlighted science's role in curing diseases and space exploration, suggesting that Trump's actions, such as firing the National Science Board, demonstrate a lack of appreciation for scientific advancement. AI

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Yann LeCun shares Captain Mark Kelly's critique of Trump's stance on science funding

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